Chapter 664 Sudden Changes One
Li Xun's return immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the people in Fengjing. They danced with their hands and feet, cheered loudly, and rushed to witness the heroes who conquered the Western Regions.
In the past 20 years of Zhao Zhi's dynasty, the Jin Dynasty has achieved many brilliant military achievements, but not every time it resonates with the people. It is as popular as Li Xun, only three times in total.
The first time, in the second year of Guangyuan, the Khan of Tianxiong succeeded to the throne. In order to stabilize and enhance his power and reputation, Khan of Tianxiong personally led more than 200,000 Hu tribes to go south. Liu Jie and Li Zhong led two people to fight to the death. Finally, they won by surprise and burned the Hu tribe's logistics camp, defeating the more with few, and achieving a brilliant victory. After the war, Liu Jie was transferred back to Fengjing to serve as the left prime minister. His return was warmly welcomed by the people of the whole city.
The second time was the first Longyou War. The Jin Dynasty defeated Tubo. After the war, Li Zhong was exactly the same as Liu Jie before and was transferred back to Fengjing to serve as the left prime minister. His return was also welcomed by the people of the whole city.
The third time was Li Xun, who led his army to capture the entire Western Regions, obtained huge amounts of wealth and food, and supplied most of them to the court, greatly alleviating the court's urgent needs. Li Xun's return was also welcomed by the people of the whole city.
Facts have proved that military victory does not represent everything, but military victory over foreign races can often arouse the people's sense of national honor and inspire their strong enthusiasm.
Li Xun rode forward slowly on his horse, waving his hands to the people around him, his face full of smiles. At this moment, Li Xun had a very full understanding of the word "Personality". Now he was in a very happy mood, excited, and a strong sense of honor made Li Xun look full of energy.
In just two miles, Li Xun actually walked for nearly half an hour and left Qinglong Street. There were a large number of officers and soldiers blocking him and no longer allowing the people to gather at will, so he became quiet.
Li Xun's return not only attracted a large number of people to welcome him, but also many officials came. Whether the Yang family and the Yiwang power came or not, Li Xun didn't know, but most of the officials belonging to the power of Prince Zhao Xun were probably here, and Prince Zhao Xun himself also came in person.
Li Xun passed through the soldiers' team, and then saw a short distance away. Zhao Xun was smiling at this side.
Li Xun quickly turned over and dismounted, walked over quickly, and bowed with his fists and said, "Li Xun meets His Highness the Prince."
Zhao Xun helped Li Xun up, looked at Li Xun carefully, and then smiled and said, "Li Xun, you gave us all a big surprise!"
Li Xun said modestly and respectfully: "My Message Li Xun, I will never dare to make a contribution. If it weren't for the Emperor and His Highness of the Crown Prince who were in charge of Fengjing and gave us full support, I will never succeed in this battle in the Western Regions. The greatest contribution should be the Emperor and His Highness of the Crown Prince. I just did what I should do and just follow the trend."
Zhao Xun nodded, looking at Li Xun's eyes full of praise. It is indeed rare to be proud of his great achievements. Although Li Xun has such a prominent position at a young age, it is even more difficult to maintain a normal low-key mentality. Zhao Xun is naturally very satisfied and happy to be able to do things like this.
At this time, Sima Tu and others also dismounted and walked over, bowing to Zhao Xun.
Zhao Xun waved his hand, signaling everyone to avoid the gift, and then smiled and said, "You are all meritorious ministers, and I will never treat you badly."
"Thank you, Prince."
Everyone thanked loudly.
Although Chen De and Chen He, although they were Han people, lived in the Western Regions for a long time. This was the first time they went to the hinterland of the Jin Dynasty. What they saw along the way opened their eyes. The Han people's country, whether in terms of culture or prosperity, is much stronger than the Western Regions. More importantly, they are all people who speak the same words and look the same, which gives the two brothers a strong sense of belonging.
Just like a wanderer who has been away for many years, finally returned to his hometown after identifying for many years, Li Xun and others were very excited and excited when they were strongly welcomed by the people, especially Chen De and Chen and his brothers, who were even more excited to shed tears.
Afterwards, Li Xun greeted many officials behind Zhao Xun. Most of the officials came were young. This was the team that Zhao Xun had built in recent years. In the future, Zhao Xun ascended the throne to the emperor, and there might be a few of them who could eventually enter the gate of the Political Affairs Hall.
However, few officials who were truly worthy of their own came, but only the Censor Liu Chongji, the Chief Censor, and Ge Tao, the Right Minister of Works.
You Min's younger brother and Li Xun's brother-in-law You Shaotang also came, but he did not join Li Xun with everyone to join in the fun, but came to the carriage and talked to his sister You Min.
After everyone exchanged greetings for a while, Zhao Xun pulled Li Xun and whispered: "Although you have achieved great achievements this time, more people are jealous of you, so you must not be proud of yourself. You should act humble and low-key, and do not leave any excuses for others to criticize you."
Li Xun also whispered: "Don't worry, cousin, I know what I can't spread it everywhere."
Zhao Xun nodded with satisfaction: "You go home and sort it out, and then go to the palace to meet the emperor immediately. I have already set up a banquet and I will send someone to pick you up tomorrow."
Li Xun nodded. Zhao Xun was preparing to formally include himself in his core sphere of influence. Tomorrow's banquet, the core confidant officials of Zhao Xun may be present.
Zhao Xun gave a few more words of advice and then left the officials. His current situation was quite subtle. Li Xun's success was of great help to Zhao Xun, but it should not be too ostentatious, so as not to give the hostile forces another verbal attack.
Li Xun looked at Chen He, and the Chen De brothers smiled and said, "How do you feel?"
Chen He shook his head and said nothing.
Chen De said excitedly: "The Jin Dynasty is very powerful and prosperous. When you return here, it is like returning home. In the future, we will marry and settle here. We don't want to go back."
Li Xun nodded and said softly: "I hope all this will last for a long time. Some things cannot be changed by a certain person."
After saying that, Li Xun walked towards the carriage.
Chen De didn't understand what Li Xun meant and wanted to ask, but Chen He grabbed him and shook his head, asking him not to speak.
You Shaotang and You Min were talking there, and Li Xun came over. You Min pulled her younger brother and smiled, "Husband, Shaotang is here to invite you to your home for dinner."
Li Xun smiled and said, "Why, have you changed your name?"
You Shaotang touched his head: "My father changed it for me, it won't take long."
Li Xun looked at You Shaotang with a smile, and didn't say anything.
You Shaotang felt embarrassed when Li Xun looked at him. You Min pushed him. You Shaotang said with a slightly red face: "My father has set up a banquet at home, I hope... brother-in-law can go there."
You Shaotang had a very bad impression of Li Xun at the beginning, thinking that he was a person who relied on Concubine Li to make a living and had no real ability. Even if Li Xun got married with You Min, he never called a brother-in-law from beginning to end. Until his father You Mingyuan's severe scolding, saying that Li Xun was young, and had experienced several major wars and made many contributions. Now he has won the entire Western Region in one fell swoop and became famous all over the world. What qualifications do you have to look down on such a person? After his father's extremely severe scolding, You Shaotang woke up like a dream and his impression of Li Xun had greatly improved.
Chapter completed!